Artists Come Back To The Five-and-dime

August 15, 1990|By Marla Donato.

Woolworth`s is about the last place you`d expect to find fine art, but it could be the best place to get your art supplies if you`re one of the more than 75 artists participating in an upcoming show that`s part of the Bucktown Arts Fest.

``The whole idea is to be a parody on theme art shows and corporate sponsorship in the arts,`` says local artist and organizer Ned Schwartz, who is quick to point out that Woolworth`s is not an official sponsor of the exhibit.

``The other thing we want to do is be a bit comical,`` he says. ``It seems like everyone in the art world is just too serious.``

Schwartz says the participating artists live in various parts of the city and suburbs and are enthusiastic about the idea.

``Some of the pieces should be pretty interesting,`` he says. ``I know a couple of people are planning on using garbage from Woolworth stores, and one piece will need to be fed.``

The Woolworth Show opens Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holstein Park Fieldhouse, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., and will be on display from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 and by appointment by calling 489-6518. Marla Donato